FISCHER (FBC & Co.) has a very strong reputation for handling mediation proceedings for clients. A good deal of this stems from complex class action litigation, with the ‘very talented’ Gil Orion excelling in using this method of resolution, including in securities law matters. Yael Riemer also regularly utilises mediation proceedings to settle complex commercial disputes, including those involving IP-related issues. The firm also has a number of high-quality mediators among its ranks, including ’brilliant jurist’ Reuven Behar, who is singled out for his ability to ‘identify pathways to resolution that others might have overlooked’. Private client head Shalom Hershkovitz is also a noted mediator, including as it pertains to complex disputes surrounding inter-generational transfers of wealth.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Reuven Behar is an excellent mediator and arbitrator and has acted as mediator on a number of matters in which we acted for one of the parties. He is clever, efficient and always comes well prepared.'
- ‘Reuven Behar is a brilliant jurist with exceptional emotional intelligence, combining deep legal expertise with creativity and humanity.'
- 'What distinguishes Reuven Behar in the field of dispute resolution is his remarkable versatility. He approaches complex mediations with a rare combination of analytical precision and creative vision, allowing him to identify pathways to resolution that others might have overlooked.'
- 'The dedicated and very hardworking Gil Orion is very talented.'
Key clients
- Eilat Ashkelon Infrastructure Services Ltd. (EAIS)
- Google Ireland Limited
- Meta Platforms Inc.
- Brightman Almagor Zohar - Deloitte Israel
- Perrigo
- Biotronik SE & Co. KG
- Hot Telecommunication Systems Ltd.|Hot Telecom LP|Hot Mobile Ltd. ("HOT MOBILE")
- Ayalon Insurance Company Ltd.
- Mimon Yashir from Yashir Group (2006) Ltd.
- EDF Renewables Israel Ltd.
- Prof. Sarah Ferber
- Viber Media S.à.r.l
Work highlights
Representing Eilat Ashkelon Infrastructure Services Ltd. (EAIS), the main shareholder of Dorad Energy Ltd., which owns the largest private power station in Israel, in arbitration and litigation proceedings valued at $180m.
Representation of Google LLC and Google Ireland Limited in a significant number of mediation proceedings, valued at millions of US$.
Acting as mediators in complex inter-generational transfer disputes involving dozens of high-net-worth families, aimed at preserving family businesses across generations.
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Practice head
Reuven Behar; Gil Orion
Other key lawyers
Tamar Turjeman-Kedem; Oded Revivo; Shalom Hershkovitz; Amit Pines; Yael Riemer; Orit Malka; Tal Wiesengrun; Michal Sela; Eli Blechman; Royi Steinmetz; Jana Rabinovich